Martin Wine Cellar announces its tasting events for May and June, in its locations in Metairie, Baton Rouge, and Mandeville.

First, a special Baton Rouge event!

For those of you who missed out on our 15th annual event, Once Upon a Vine, on March 29th, you can join us for the 2nd annual Tour de Vin wine and food celebration. This event of exquisite taste will be held at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center on Sunday, June 28th from 4?7pm and feature over 120 fine wines, specialty meats, and artisanal cheeses from our gourmet food department, as well as cuisine from the Hilton. Tickets are $70 per person (which includes a $10 coupon), and are limited and on sale now.

Join special guest host James P. "Bo" Barrett, winemaker at Château Montelena since 1982, at this seated tasting with lecture. For this special evening only, those attending the tasting may apply the FULL $30 value of their tasting as a discount against the retail prices of the Château Montelena wines that will be tasted on May 28, 2009.

Ladies, bring your mother, sisters, daughters, and friends to join us for our first "Ladies Night Out," created just for you who adore wonderful wines, delicious delicacies, and fun, frivolous girlie goodies! Come sip, savor, socialize, and win at our Mandeville store. Enjoy 12 wines complemented by artisanal cheeses, gourmet goodies, and specialty meats provided by Martin Wine Cellar Catering. There will also be fun cocktails and martinis made with Germain-Elderflower Liqueur provided by Glazer's Distributors, along with fantastic door prizes and more from local businesses including Boudreaux's Jewelry, Massage Envy, Bra Genie, and Isis Salon. Plan to join the fun and reserve your glass today. Space is limited.

Magazine Street Summertime Walkabout3500 Magazine Street, New Orleans
Saturday, June 6, 6:30-8pm$25 per person
Join us for this casual reception-style wine and food tasting. Enjoy 16 palate-pleasing summertime wines and meet Martin's Bistro Chef, David Bockstruck, as he cooks up culinary delights to tempt your taste buds as well as complement the featured wines.

Martin Wine Cellar is offering a five-week Beginner Wine Course hosted by wine expert Marc Pelletier. Wine novices will have a chance to swirl, sniff, and sip their way through six to eight wines per class. In addition, they will explore various wine-producing regions and discuss pertinent topics, including how to read a wine label, terminology, winemaking techniques, and more. Classes begin June 9 and will meet at 6:30 p.m. on consecutive Tuesdays for five weeks. Classes will be held at Martin Wine Cellar's Metairie location.

Calling all Northshore beer lovers! Reserve your glass today for Martin Wine Cellar's "Summer of Beer" casual reception-style tasting just in time for Father's Day. Celebrate with dad, husband, or friends and sample over 50 beers from some of the premier breweries from around the world, including Rogue, Flying Dog, Unibroue, Corsendonk, Chimay, Bear Republic, St. Somewhere, and with local favorites such as Heiner Brau, Abita, Lazy Magnolia, and many, many more. These beers will be complemented by delectable delights from our Gourmet Food department for only $20 per person. Space is limited.

Must be 21 years or older to attend all events and tastings.
Reservations and payment required in advance.
We cannot accept any reservation or cancellation after 3 pm the day of the tasting.
Cancellations for dinners require 24 hour notice
We do not accept payments by mail. To pay with cash or check please visit either location
To make a reservation, have your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card or Diners Club ready and call any location.